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Accountant Temporary Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Interim Controller

Troy, MI ยท Hybrid

$58 - $77/hr

Temporary Contract (8+ Months) Compensation: $58-$77 per hour Key Responsibilities * Lead and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ...

Interim Controller

Troy, MI ยท Hybrid

$58 - $77/hr

Temporary Contract (8+ Months) Compensation: $58-$77 per hour Key Responsibilities * Lead and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ...

Pharmacy Technician I

Lansing, MI ยท On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Assists in performing recordkeeping, billing and accounting functions, including, but not limited ... Valid state Temporary, Limited, or Full Pharmacy Technician License; if current candidate has a ...

Pharmacy Technician I

Lansing, MI ยท On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Assists in performing recordkeeping, billing and accounting functions, including, but not limited ... Valid state Temporary, Limited, or Full Pharmacy Technician License; if current candidate has a ...

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How much do accountant temporary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for accountant temporary in Michigan is $57,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,100.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a temporary accountant do?

As a Temporary Accountant, your daily responsibilities often include processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end or year-end closing procedures. You may also be tasked with managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting audit preparations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Team structures can vary, but you will frequently collaborate with other accounting professionals, finance managers, and occasionally external auditors. Temporary roles often offer exposure to diverse industries and accounting practices, providing valuable experience and networking opportunities for career advancement.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a temporary accountant?

To excel as a Temporary Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and experience with general ledger management, often backed by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, as well as proficiency in Excel, is typically required, and a CPA certification can be advantageous. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to new environments help temporary accountants succeed. These competencies allow for accurate completion of financial tasks and enable you to seamlessly integrate with different teams, ensuring timely delivery of projects.

What is a temporary accountant?

An Accountant Temporary job is a short-term role in which an accountant is hired for a specific period to assist with financial tasks such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, or audits. These roles are often used to cover employee absences, manage seasonal workloads, or support special projects. Temporary accountants may work for a company directly or through a staffing agency. The length of the assignment can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on business needs.

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Infographic showing various Accountant Temporary job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,362 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Temporary Dental Assistant (Float)

Ingham County, MI

Lansing, MI โ€ข On-site

$22.92/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Salary: $22.92 Hourly
Location : 2316 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202600007
Department: Forest Dental Services
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Bargaining Unit: UAW
Description
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
Under the supervision of Dental Director and Community Health Center Manager, the Dental Assistant assists in the examination of patients and the delivery of needed dental treatment in a Dental Health Center setting. Provides chair side assistance, prepares restorative materials and medications, sterilizes dental instruments, takes and develops x-rays and performs other functions to assist the dentist.
Essential Functions
  1. Greets patients, reviews medical and dental history, and prepares them for dental treatment. Evaluates patient behavior and participates in the behavioral management of patients to alleviate their anxiety or fears. May include giving basic explanation of procedures.
  2. Arranges dental instruments, assembles dental instruments, materials, and medications on chair side tray in order of use. Provides post-operative instructions to patient and/or parent as prescribed by the dentist.
  3. Sterilizes instruments and keeps other equipment and surfaces disinfected using autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, or chemical solutions. Practices required sterile techniques and ensures sanitary storage of supplies and equipment. Sends sterilized strips from autoclaves to companies for testing to ensure that autoclaves are working properly. Sterilization of instruments is performed both onsite in the Dental Health Center as well as on the Mobile Dental Center.
  4. Assists dentist chair side for restorative and surgical procedures by preparing, passing, and receiving appropriate dental instruments, restorative materials, amalgams, dental cements, and temporary sedative fillings in the prescribed fashion.
  5. Prepares material and impression trays used to construct models of a patient's mouth which is needed to manufacture appliances or dentures.
  6. Keeps oral environment visible during dental procedures by use of high volume evacuation, air, water spray, rubber dams, or other devices. Assists dentist/hygienist in a manner as to optimize the safety of the patient, hygienist, or dentist in the course of patient treatment.
  7. Takes and develops dental radiographs, following radiation safety protocols.
  8. Disposes of waste materials from dental procedures including dental sharps, extracted teeth, blood soaked gauze, cotton rolls, and other disposable supplies according to OSHA guidelines and infection control.
  9. Instructs patients and parents on proper oral hygiene and other dental issues.
  10. Assists in staffing outreach activities related to dental health. Distributes promotional materials, makes presentations, and gives tours to interested groups. This Includes Sealant program, distributing permission slips for Lansing and Holt Schools. Schedule Sealant visit dates with schools for the school year. Follow up with parents of students identified as needing further dental care during Sealants. Schedule and perform oral care education presentations at individual schools.
  11. Cleans, and disinfects as necessary, the general service area in the Health Center and on the Mobile Dental Center. Inventories, orders, and stores service materials.
  12. Prepares bills for services provided, prepares purchase requisitions to order supplies and submits them to Dental Director and CHC Manager for approval (forwards them to the accounting office)-remove and performs other support tasks associated with the work.

Other Functions:
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant.
Other Requirements: Must be certified in dental radiographs (x-rays). Must provide copies of certifications.
Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to push and pull the dental unit, weighing 25 lbs.
  • Ability to perform physical movements specific to dental assisting, including the precise passing of instruments, materials, and medications.
  • Ability to deal with the visual restraints of working in the oral cavity.
  • Ability to restrain and manage uncooperative patients.

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
Working Conditions:
  • Ability to work in an area with high noise levels caused by dental equipment.
  • Exposure to chemicals found in dental materials and products, such as acids and disinfectants.
  • Exposure to biological hazards such as blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, contaminated wastes, saliva, and radiation.
2022
UAW-G step 1 for the Temporary Position
This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW GROUP CBA.
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.
The current group contract can be viewed
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent education?
  • Yes
  • No

02
How many months/years of experience do you have as a Dental Assistant?
  • I have no experience
  • I have 3 months of experience
  • I have 6 months of experience
  • I have 1 year of experience
  • I have 2 years of experience
  • I have 3+ years of experience

03
Please briefly describe your Dental Assistant experience, if not applicable type N/A. (Do not type see resume)
04
Are you certified to do Dental Radiographs, this is required for this position (X-Rays)?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Did you submit your x-ray certification, if you did not please explain why as this is required for this position.
Required Question